I. K. Dairo

Nigerian musician (1930–1996)
Person human Q3155106
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I. K. Dairo

Summary

I. K. Dairo is a human[1]. He was born in Offa[2]. He was born on January 1, 1930[3]. He died on January 1, 1996[4]. He worked as a musician[5], composer[6], and singer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • I. K. Dairo's place of birth was Offa[2].
  • I. K. Dairo was born on January 1, 1930[3].
  • I. K. Dairo died on January 1, 1996[4].
  • I. K. Dairo died on February 7, 1996[9].
  • I. K. Dairo held citizenship in Nigeria[10].
  • I. K. Dairo is identified as part of the Yoruba people ethnic group[11].
  • I. K. Dairo's professions included musician[5].
  • I. K. Dairo's professions included composer[6].
  • I. K. Dairo's professions included singer[7].
  • I. K. Dairo received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • I. K. Dairo is recorded as male[13].
  • I. K. Dairo's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • I. K. Dairo's genre is traditional folk music[15].
  • I. K. Dairo's genre is Jùjú music[16].
  • I. K. Dairo's given name is recorded as Isaiah[17].
  • I. K. Dairo's instrument is recorded as accordion[18].
  • I. K. Dairo's instrument is recorded as talking drum[19].
  • I. K. Dairo's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[20].
  • I. K. Dairo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Yoruba[21].
  • I. K. Dairo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • I. K. Dairo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Nigerian Pidgin[23].
  • I. K. Dairo's start of work period is recorded as 1957[24].
  • I. K. Dairo's end of work period is recorded as 1996[25].

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Origins and Family

I. K. Dairo was born in Offa[2]. He was born on January 1, 1930[3]. He is identified as part of the Yoruba people ethnic group[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[5], composer[6], and singer[7].

Recognition

I. K. Dairo received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1996[4] and February 7, 1996[9].

Why It Matters

I. K. Dairo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was I. K. Dairo born?

I. K. Dairo was born in Offa[2].

What did I. K. Dairo do for work?

I. K. Dairo worked as musician[5], composer[6], and singer[7].

What awards did I. K. Dairo receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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